Restaurant of December | 2024

Restaurants of the Month News, Reviews & Resources

• 6 of the best food cities in Italy through the dish that defines them - "In a country where food is a social glue, you’re never far from a meal to remember - and these culinary destinations are beloved for their standout dishes and products."
• 18 New Restaurants to Put on Your 2023 Fall List - "Here are the New York City openings to keep an eye on: a subway-station tasting counter, a Louisiana-style oyster bar, the return of Café Boulud and more."
• 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles 2023 - "Our current favorites in one of the greatest food cities in the world."
• 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco 2023 - "From world-class Korean barbecue to Mission-style burritos to quintessential California cuisine, here are our current favorites."
• 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 2024 - "Our critic, Pete Wells, drops his annual ranking. See what's new, what moved and what left the list." The New York Times.
• A French culinary icon's guide to Paris' restaurants - "Michelin-starred female chef Anne-Sophie Pic dishes on her favourite restaurants in Paris right now, from the iconic Chez l’Ami Louis to newcomer Table - Bruno Verjus."
• Asia’s best restaurant for 2023 revealed - "An eatery in the Thai capital won the top spot at the 2023 'Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants' awards, which were handed out at a ceremony in Singapore Tuesday night."
• BOCUSE D'OR FINAL 2023 - "The Bocuse d'Or goes to the French team led by DAVY TISSOT, the Bocuse d'Argent goes to the Danish team led by RONNI VEXØE MORTENSEN and the Bocuse de Bronze goes to the Norwegian team led by CHRISTIAN ANDRE PETTERSEN."
• Canceling Your Reservation Costs as Much as Dinner - "Fed up with no-shows and last-minute cancellations, restaurants are increasingly charging fees as high as $100 a head. And some diners are pushing back."
• CondÉ Nast Traveller - "The best new restaurants in the world: 2022 Hot List." The most exciting new openings in travel, from the fresh-faced hotels we’d plan a trip around to boundary-pushing dining, museums, and more.
• Europe's richest man, Bernard Arnault, bought 3-star Parisian bistro Chez l’Ami Louis - "The latest addition to Arnault's sprawling business empire might seem unlikely - an unassuming Parisian bistro that sells $100 roast chicken and has a 3.5-star rating on Tripadvisor. LVMH announced its purchase of Chez l'Ami Louis, a 100-year-old bistro, which the company called an 'authentic Parisian gem.'"
• Is America's best restaurant in Puerto Rico? - "Rooted in the rural tradition of cocinaos (casual cookouts), Bacoa takes rustic whimsy and elevates it into culinary excellence and once-in-a-lifetime meals."
• Michelin stars could be the ultimate kiss of death for restaurants - "A report says that because the accolade brings higher costs and more stress, restaurants that have been awarded stars are more likely to close than those without."
• Move over, Europe: a new culinary capital takes World’s Best Restaurant title - "Peru’s capital city - and undoubtedly its gastronomic capital - had a tremendous showing Tuesday at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards, taking the No. 1 title and earning more slots in the top 50 than any other city. Four Lima restaurants made the 50 Best list: Central at No. 1, Maido at No. 6, Kjolle at No. 28 and Mayta at No. 47. Kjolle is new to the top 50 this year."
• New York Restaurants February 2022: Where To Go - Forbes.
• OAD Top restaurants 2022 - since 2008. "The Lists 2022." Opinionated About Dining is the only dining survey that factors experience into its rating system.
• On the menu for 2024 ... 20 chefs & food writers pick their dream meals across Europe - "From roast goat in Greece to rhubarb cake in Romania, we ask the experts where they'll be going for their culinary fix this year."
• Restaurant DEN - The Best Restaurant in Asia 2022, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. The Best Restaurant in Japan 2022. 2-3-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
• The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024: the list revealed - "The highly anticipated list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was revealed on Wednesday 5 June in a glitzy and glamourous live awards ceremony held at Wynn Las Vegas. The event brought together the best chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality industry icons on the planet. The 22nd edition of the annual ranking features restaurants from 26 territories, five continents and eight exciting new and re-entries. Discover the list and find out which venue was named No. 1, taking home the trophy and being crowned The World’s Best Restaurant 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna."
• World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023: the list in pictures - "Voted No.1 in this year's list, Central is crowned The World's Best Restaurant 2023. The highly anticipated list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was revealed on Tuesday 20th June at a live awards ceremony held at Valencia’s stunning City of Arts and Sciences, with the world’s best chefs, esteemed food media and leading foodies in attendance. The 21st edition of the annual ranking features restaurants across 24 territories in five continents and 12 brand-new entries. Explore the list in 50 photos and find out which venue has been crowned No.1, taking home the trophy for The World’s Best Restaurant 2023."
• world's best Indian restaurant? - "On March 24, the Oscars of fine dining in Asia saw swanky Singaporean restaurant Odette clinch first place for the second year running."
• World’s best restaurant for 2024 revealed - "Any doubts that Spain remains the fine dining center of the world may just have evaporated with the revealing of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2024 list."
• World's best restaurants honored in culinary awards - "In travel news this week: epic continental trips by bike and bus, new airline routes making transatlantic trips easier and the world’s top restaurants, from Asia to the United States to the Middle East."

Restaurants of the Month

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• CHEZ L'AMI LOUIS - founded in 1924. The restaurant, which has been called "the world's most famous bistro" and "the worst restaurant in the world", has only fourteen tables and serves meals in a traditional French setting. Specializes in traditional French cuisine, including lamb and foie gras. Notable clients have included Francis Ford Coppola and Alice Waters, who has named it as her favourite restaurant. Their chicken is just incredible, Jacques Chirac and Bill Clinton loves it - and so did Orson Welles, Mikhail Gorbatjov and Ernest Hemingway! 32, rue Vertbois, 75003 Paris, France.
• Bernard Arnault bought 3-star Parisian bistro Chez l’Ami Louis - "The latest addition to Arnault's sprawling business empire might seem unlikely - an unassuming Parisian bistro that sells $100 roast chicken and has a 3.5-star rating on Tripadvisor. LVMH announced its purchase of Chez l'Ami Louis, a 100-year-old bistro, which the company called an 'authentic Parisian gem.'"
• I Ate at Bistro Owned by Europe's Richest Man - "I ate at the Paris bistro that's now owned by the richest man in Europe. It has many critics, but one dish won me over. I dined at the Chez L'Ami Louis in Paris, which was just bought by the richest man in Europe. The bistro's famous $130 roast chicken was incredible, and the portion was large."
• Krasota - "KRASOTA Dubai is a unique fine dining destination that merges haute cuisine and visual art. Each dinner is a performance with a tasting menu created by starred chef Vladimir Mukhin, accompanied by stunning visual effects. You can choose between two gastronomic shows: 'Imaginary Art' dedicated to the worlds of renowned artists or 'Imaginary Future' unveiling the futuristic scenarios of humankind. Every show lasts about 1.5- 2 hours and accommodates only 20 visitors."
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• GEKKŌ - "A Japanese-inspired Steakhouse and Lounge." Gekkō is located in Brickell, where there are no shortage of see-and-be-seen restaurants wringing money out of well-dressed customers like sweat from an Equinox gym towel. But Gekkō beats just about every other place that falls into this category when it comes to food. Yes, it’s overpriced and suffers from unnecessary edible gold leaf syndrome—but the steaks are cooked wonderfully and the quality of fish in the sushi is impressive. If you don’t mind spending between $150 and $200 per person, you can actually have a good meal here. Dress code: No athletic wear, no shorts or jean shorts, no athletic or beverage branded baseball hats, no tank tops or cutoff sleeves, and no flip flops/sandals. 8 SE 8th St., Miami, FL 33131, U.S.A.
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• JUQI - "JUQI, meaning 'sharable' and 'hospitality,' promotes an inclusive and comfortable atmosphere. We treat customers as if they're longtime friends; a smile along with every Beijing greeting. A message of justice by sharing a view into Beijing's abundant culture and history. Welcome to Beijing; it’s located in the heart of New York. Juqi began long ago, with family and friends gathered around a table in Beijing enjoying a meal together. Shared amongst them were stories, laughter, and most importantly– food. The binding act of basking in the culture of Beijing and its authentic, home-style, recipes is the foundation for JUQI. A shared love of authentic cuisine is a one-way ticket to Beijing for your tastebuds and soul. Our restaurant is as much a museum as it is a world-class eatery. When you step inside, Beijing surrounds you. Dine inside a classic birdhouse. Surround yourself with bricks flown straight from hutongs. Enjoy the crispy skin and juicy meat of our renowned duck feast." 133-36 37th Ave G17, Queens, NY 11354, U.S.A.
• Restaurant Review: The Peking Duck at Juqi Passes All the Tests - "A Flushing, Queens, branch of a restaurant with around 20 locations in Beijing is here to deliver New York from its duck difficulties. JUQI has over 20 locations all over the world. Its expansion into the United States begins with Flushing, New York."
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• THE CINNAMON CLUB - "Indian Fine Dining Restaurant London." The Cinnamon Club redefined modern Indian cookery when it opened in 2001 in Westminster. Dedicated to innovative and creative Indian cuisine, Vivek Singh's contemporary Indian menu fused Indian flavours and western techniques and paved the way for a whole new modern Indian dining scene in London. Set in the historic Grade II listed former Westminster Library, The Cinnamon Club is an institution in the world of Indian fine dining. The original modern Indian restaurant in London, The Cinnamon Club has a long history of serving innovative and creative Indian cuisine in a magnificently majestic setting. Chef Vivek Singh and Head Chef Sankar Chandrasekaran have developed a stunning new menu that combines The Cinnamon Club’s signatures with new dishes and celebratory platters. The Old Westminster Library, Great Smith St., London SW1, England, U.K.
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• Quaglino's - "Restaurant In St.James." Visit Quaglino's, a famous brasserie-style restaurant in the heart of London's St.James. Restaurant in central London which was founded in 1929, closed in 1977, and revived in 1993. From the 1930s through the 1950s, it was popular among the British aristocracy, including the royal family, many of whom were regulars, and was a haunt of London's café society. It offered dinner, music and dancing. In the 1960s, it was sold to a succession of hotel companies, and its reputation faded; it closed in 1977. The name was revived for a new restaurant at the same location in 1993, "aiming to revive the spirit of the original". 16 Bury Street, London SW1Y 6AJ, England, U.K.
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• GERANIUM *** SP (Chef: Rasmus Kofoed - winner of Bocuse d'Or 2011 World Chef Championship). The World's 50 Best Restaurants has just named Geranium the best restaurant in the world in 2022 at a starry awards ceremony in London. "The surprise, meat-free tasting menu sees many small, detailed dishes brought to the table in succession; each highly creative and original, with many layers of flavour. Geranium’s kitchen is lucid, light and dynamic. 'Our mission is to create meals that involve all our senses - restores, challenges and enriches.'" The restaurant is situated on the 8th floor in Fælledparken (Common Gardens) in the center of Copenhagen, from where one can follow the seasons' journey through the tree crowns, catch glimpses of the city's green copper roofs and just see the windmills of Øresund. Per Henrik Lings Allé 4, 8th floor, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark.
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• Gigi Ramatuelle - "In Ramatuelle in the south of France, hidden under the pine forest, Gigi welcomes guests to its beach house. Far from the sophistication and hustle and bustle of the city, this haven of peace is the perfect place to indulge in simple pleasures and savour the mild climate. The decoration mixes memories and heritage in a simple and quirky atmosphere where a sweet perfume of Italy hovers. Much more than a restaurant, this beach house is a real place of life, where you can enjoy the day, where everything is done to rest, share and create lasting memories. At Gigi, you will experience extravagant moments where the joy of being together and the gourmet pleasures suspend the course of time." 1050 chemin des Barraques, 83350 Ramatuelle, France.
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• Booking Office 1869 - "The exciting new drinking and dining destination at King's Cross. Book your table now! Taste signature dishes like Fried chicken, Baked gnocchi and Blackberry triffle. Book now! The bar and restaurant is open from 4pm on Tuesdays through to Saturdays, complete with late license and resident DJs, these days and hours will be extended later in the year as it moves towards establishing itself as an all-day dining destination. Menus have been conceived under the culinary direction of Patrick Powell with a complementary cocktail offering conceptualised by Bar Manager Jack Porter. A reimagining of the station's original, 19th century ticket hall, celebrated French designer Hugo Toro has created a Victorian-style Winter Garden, showcasing a visual dialogue with the space's extraordinary heritage." At St Pancras Station, Euston Road, London NW1 2AR, U.K.
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• El Silencio - from 16th June 2021. New beach restaurant and cocktail bar at Cala Moli offers waterfront dining and a variety of creative events. In partnership with ToShare (restaurant concept by Jean Imbert, Pharrell Williams), Miranda Makaroff, Moredesign and Arman Naféei. Av. de Cala Molí, 30, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain.
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• LASSERRE * GTM "An emblematic temple of Parisian gastronomy. The upper-crust interior (with its famous sliding roof), the tableware and the quality of the service all sing the praises of haute cuisine! The menu signed by chef Jean-Louis Nomicos is fully in tune with this prestigious heritage." 17, Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 75008 Paris, France.
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• Paul Bocuse Restaurant - 40 Quai de la Plage, Collonges au Mont d'Or, France. ** "The restaurant pays tribute to some of the icons of French cuisine. Paul Bocuse’s legacy is omnipresent at the Auberge; his expertise and unique signature continue to be enjoyed by all who visit. A culinary, geographical and historical academy, filled with memories: that’s the Auberge."
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• Alain Ducasse au Plaza AthÉnÉe - 25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France. In one of the world’s most futuristic and luxurious dining rooms, guests enjoy elegant vegetable- and sea-focused tasting menus under a giant glittering chandelier cascading with Swarovski crystals. As one of the legendary leaders in classic French haute cuisine, in 2014 Alain Ducasse overhauled his landmark fine dining destination in the luxe Parisian hotel, Plaza Athénée. His new approach - one that propelled the restaurant back onto The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2017 after falling off the list in 2016 - prioritises sustainability, health and wellness-hinged plates focused on vegetables, fish and cereals.
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• RESTAURANT BRUNO * (Chef: Clément Bruno). "Truffels, Truffels, Truffels ..." 2350 route des Arcs, Le Plan Campagne Mariette, 83510 Lorgues (Var), France.
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• ARZAK *** SP GTM R&C Avenida Alcalde José Elosegui, 273, (Alto de Miracruz), 20015 San Sebastián, Spain. Founded in 1897. Chefs: Juan Mari & Elena Arzak. This famous restaurant occupies a large house over a century in age, in which the bar and two contemporary dining rooms come as a pleasant surprise. Guests can savour superb, innovative cuisine from the renowned father and daughter team. There is also an experimental workshop and a hugely impressive wine cellar.
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• MIRAZUR *** SP 30, avenue Aristide Briand, 06500 Menton, France. No. 1 restaurant in the world, according to the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. (Head Chef: Mauro Colagreco). "Super-talented Argentine serves the freshest produce in his adopted French paradise."
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• Leo Cocina y Cava - since 2007. Calle 27B #6-75, Pasaje Mompox, Centro Internacional, Bogotá, Colombia. Chef Leonor Espinosa. Featuring a fusion of traditional & modern Colombian cuisine.
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• St. John - since 1994. * 26 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 4AY, U.K. "Whitewashed ex-smokehouse where Fergus Henderson pioneered the resurgent interest in offal dishes." He is often noted for his use of offal and other neglected cuts of meat as a consequence of his philosophy of nose to tail eating. Chefs Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali have both praised Henderson for his dishes, which optimise British food while making full use of the whole animal. St. JOHN has won numerous awards and accolades, including Best British and Best overall London Restaurant at the 2001 Moët & Chandon Restaurant Awards. It has also been consistently placed in Restaurant magazine's annual list of the Top 50 restaurants in the world and awarded a Michelin star in September 2012.
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• HIDE - 85 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7NB, U.K. "Chef Ollie Dabbous' £20 million Three Storey Mayfair Masterpiece." Dabbous has enlisted an all-star cast to design Hide in Mayfair, including Atmos Studio, who created the twisting staircase, as well as interior designer Rose Murray and architectural consultancy Lusted Green. Its 70-page wine menu is also worth singing about, plus patrons have access to Hedonism Wines’s 6,500 wine list, with bottles delivered directly to the restaurant by request.
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• Noma *** Refshalevej 96, DK-1432 Copenhagen K, Denmark. Head chef: René Redzepi. The name is a portmanteau of the two Danish words "nordisk" (Nordic) and "mad" (food). Opened in 2003, the restaurant is known for its reinvention and interpretation of the Nordic Cuisine. In 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014, it was ranked as the Best Restaurant in the World by Restaurant magazine. Review: A Danish chef draws worldwide acclaim - The New York Times. Belongs to Eater.com's list of the 11 toughest restaurants to get a reservation in the world.
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• CafÉ Imperial - at Hotel Imperial, Kärntner Ring 16, 1010 Vienna, Austria. "A Tribute to Viennese Coffeehouse Tradition." Even more famous than the many great minds, writers, musicians, artists and tycoons that have been guests at the café on famous Ring Boulevard since its opening on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition in 1873, is our Original Wiener Schnitzel! Golden yellow, fried in butter oil, it is served with mixed salad, cranberries and parsley potatoes.
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• Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura - Piazza della Signoria 10, 50122 Florence (FI), Italy. "Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura is overseeing the fashion brand’s foray into fine dining in Florence, with no dish costing more than €30 – pennies in Gucci currency."
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• Palm Beach Grill - 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480, U.S.A. "A Palm Beach Institution since 1999." Formerly Au Bar, the elite watering hole of Kennedy fame.
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• LE PRÉ CATALAN - since 1905. *** sp GTM R&C NW. Chef: FrÉdéric Anton. Specialty: venison confit. Bois de Boulogne, Route de la Grande Cascade, 75016 Paris, France.
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• Yanagiya - "Japan's No.1 Restaurant As Rated By Local Foodies." 573-27 Suecho Mashizume, Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Reservation-only restaurant: +81 572-65-2102.
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• The Araki *** Chef: Mitsuhiro Araki. Specialises in the simplest form of the popular Edomae-sushi, served in the traditional Japanese way. Unit 4, 12 New Burlington St, London W1S 3BF, U.K.
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• The Palm - since 1926. 267 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, U.S.A. "Located along Canon Drive's Restaurant Row. This location has quickly become a favorite of the movers, shakers and celebrities of Beverly Hills. Local attractions including Rodeo Drive, the famous Beverly Hills sign, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the Beverly Hills Music Hall and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."
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• Rivea by Alain Ducasse - at Hôtel Byblos, 27 Avenue Maréchal Foch, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France. "In praise of simplicity between land and sea." Chef: Vincent Maillard. Sommelier: Jean-Yves Morand. From April to October, Saint-Tropez enjoys an unprecedented culinary parenthesis.
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• Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet - Waitan, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200000. "Ultraviolet is the first restaurant of its kind uniting food with multi-sensorial technology in order to create a fully immersive dining experience." At the restaurant Ultraviolet in Shanghai, Chef Paul Pairet has taken the dining and turned it into theater, adding ambient music, enhancing scent and unorthodox utensils to the menu.
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• LAURENT * GTM 41, avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris, France. Since 1860. "A veritable institution in Paris." (Chef: Alain Pégouret). A stone's throw from the Champs Élysées, this former hunting lodge belonging to Louis XIV with its elegant shaded terraces has a loyal following. Traditional cuisine and a good wine list.
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• BIBENDUM - Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London SW3 6RD, U.K. French cuisine & oyster bar. "The most consistently excellent restaurant."
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• The Ivy - since 1917. 1-5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ, U.K. "A firm fixture on London's dining and social scene." Offers seasonal menus featuring Ivy classics alongside modern British dishes. The ultimate VIP diner: Queen pictured at London's Ivy restaurant on rare public night out.
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• Eleven Madison Park *** Metropolitan Life North Building, 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, U.S.A. "Creative fine dining in the Big Apple with hospitality at its heart." Contemporary American restaurant. Won the award for best restaurant in the world in the 2017 poll. Head chef: Daniel Humm.
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• Wheeler's - since 1856. Marco Pierre White Wheeler's of St. James's Oyster Bar & Grill Room, 5 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AY, U.K.
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• Sushi Saito *** 1st floor Ark Hills South Tower, 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Chef: Takashi Saito. Japanese sushi. The restaurant seats only eight people! Because of the limited seating and popularity of the restaurant, reservations are mandatory and difficult to make even for locals.
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• Ice Q - "Gourmet restaurant ice Q in Sölden, Tyrol, Austria." 3,048 metres above sea level. Surrounded by over 250 superb three-thousand metre mountains. Where freedom reaches for the stars. Where the skies are so close that you want to touch them. At the spectacular shooting location for the James Bond SPECTRE movie. Where innovative architecture meets futuristic design, is the place where sophisticated gourmet delights combine with fine wines and dreamy panoramas to create one exceptional symbiosis – in the ice Q Bistro and in the ice Q gourmet restaurant, which has a panorama terrace, you get to re-experience what is unique.
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• Fowler & Wells - in the Beekman Hotel, 5 Beekman Street, Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10038, U.S.A. Chef & restaurateur: Tom Colicchio. The dining room, set with rich, jewel-toned furnishings and antique accents, establishes Fowler & Wells as a one-of-a-kind setting for dining in lower Manhattan.
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• Bice - Via Borgospesso, 12, 20121 Milan, Italy. Traditional Tuscan cuisine. "Bice is an old historical and traditional restaurant renowned in Milan especially for its elegance and the refinement of its ambients."
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• La Closerie Des Lilas - 171, boulevard du Montparnasse, Paris, France. Famous café, restaurant & brasserie. Was where the intelligentsia hung out in the early 20th century: A bust-up between André Breton and Tristan Tzara marked the end of the Dada movement here in 1922; then the Surrealist crowd moved in, along with literary expats like Henry Miller, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, who said that the Closerie was 'one of the best cafés in Paris'. A bronze plaque engraved with Hemingway’s name (in the piano bar) commemorates the author’s patronage. The literary flame is kept burning too, thanks to the Prix de la Closerie des Lilas - an award for 21st-century, French-language, female authors.
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• Veeraswamy * "UK's Oldest Indian Restaurant." Situated in a prime location off London's Regent Street, Veeraswamy has been offering the finest Indian cuisine since 1926. Notable diners at Veeraswamy have included Winston Churchill, King Gustav VI of Sweden, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Charlie Chaplin and Ian Sinclair.
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• China Club - Central, Hong Kong. Opened on 8 September 1991 on the top three floors (13th/14th/15th) of the old Bank of China Building. Retro-chic, Shanghai-style club and restaurant.
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• L'ENCLUME - since 2002. Named Britain's best restaurant for fourth year in a row.  ** (Chef: Simon Rogan). Cavendish St, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6PZ, U.K.
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• Agern - "A season-driven restaurant & bar located at Grand Central Terminal." 89 E 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10017, U.S.A.
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• LA TRATTORIA -"Italian Cuisine with Tuscan Accents." Chefs: Franck Cerutti & Patrick Laine. Alain Ducasses’ most recent Italo-gourmet gem, delivers authentic and generous, full flavoured Tuscan cuisine at Sporting Monte-Carlo, 26 Avenue Princesse Grace, MC 98000 Monaco.
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• HMF - at The Breakers, One South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480, U.S.A. "Glamour Is Back." A place for social drinking and eating. This thrillingly glamorous retreat is an ode to golden era Palm Beach, with all of its high style and unapologetic decadence.
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• IN SITU - at the ground floor level of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, U.S.A. Chef: Michelin-three-starred Corey Lee. In Situ is an exhibition restaurant and collaborative project featuring chefs from around the globe.
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• Casina Valadier- Piazza Bucarest, 00187 Rome, Italy. "The Most Beautiful Point of View of Rome." Located on the highest point of the Pincian Hill, offers a distinctive ambience and atmosphere. Guests can enjoy sweeping views of Rome from the terrace, or inside marvel at the frescos and hand-painted ceiling.
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• Lucques - 8474 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, U.S.A. Home of James Beard award winning chef Suzanne Goin and award winning sommelier Caroline Styne. Cuisine: mediterranean. "Since opening in 1998 Lucques has garnered extraordinary accolades and is now recognized as one of the country's best restaurants."
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• Sketch ** Since 2003. Chef: Pierre Gagnaire. "A 'lieu' or destination place, for food, art and music has been realised by Mourad 'Momo' Mazouz and his team of chefs and designers over two expansive floors of a converted 18th century building in 9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London." Celebrity restaurant cancels booking over doggy bag row - The Telegraph.
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• BERN'S STEAK HOUSE - 1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, U.S.A. Since 1956. "Perfectly aged steaks. One of the largest wine collections in the world. An internationally famous dessert room. Wine cellar and kitchen tours available for all guests." Bern's founder, Bern Laxer, traveled the globe extensively exploring, researching and tasting wines that he could bring back and introduce to his guests back home. In time, the cellar grew to be one of the most respected and largest collections in the world. Today, our cellar contains more than 6,800 different selections with more than half a million bottles.
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• IL MARCHESINO - Piazza della Scala angolo via Filodrammatici 2, Milan, Italy. Chef: Daniel Canzian. Founded 1977 by Gualtiero Marchesi. Specialty: Alla Italia.
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• Lucas Carton -  R&C "Restaurant gastronomique Paris". 9, place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France.
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• Berners Tavern - 10 Berners Street. At 5-star boutique hotel The London Edition in Soho London. "Embodying Ian Schrager’s ‘new kind of gathering place’, Soho’s Berners Tavern is among the most sought-after restaurant reservations in London. Under the direction of Michelin-starred Executive Chef Jason Atherton, this all-day dining destination offers seasonal, contemporary British cuisine in an inviting space that highlights its historic charm."
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• The Bird - Am Falkplatz 5, 10437 Berlin, Germany. "New York style bar and steakhouse, serving undoubtedly Berlin's best steaks and burgers as well as some other stuff."
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• THE POLO BAR - 1 East 55th Street, New York City, NY 10022, U.S.A. "Visit The Polo Bar by Ralph Lauren for classic American cuisine and specialty cocktails inspired by Ralph Lauren's favorites in a refined, yet casual setting."
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• Al Mahara - "Best Seafood in Dubai." The stunning floor to ceiling aquarium inside the restaurant sets the scene for a meal where only the best will do.
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• L'Arc  F 12, rue de Pressbourg, 75116 Paris, France. "Restaurant, Bar and Nightclub has become the place to be seen in Paris nightlife of late. This holy trinity of upscale entertainment has built its name with a focus on progressive interior design, an historic location and a focus on do-it-all service for those who desire a swank night-on-the-town."
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• THE FRENCH LAUNDRY *** SP GTM R&C WS (Chef de cuisine: Timothy Hollingsworth). Belongs to Eater.com's list of the 11 toughest restaurants to get a reservation in the world.
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• Krug Room - "Offering a taste of progressive gastronomy, there is no menu in The Krug Room. Instead, each evening’s dinner varies between 10-14 courses and is created according to Executive Chef Uwe Opocensky’s inspiration. Alongside these dishes, guests can select from the largest collection of Krug champagne outside of France." At Mandarin Oriental hotel.
• LE CHIBERTA *. "Restaurant avec Guy Savoy." Located 20 metres from the Champs-Elysées. Obama, Putin and Hollande Go Speed Dinner Dating in Paris.
• NOMA ** SP (Head chef: René Redzepi) - ranked The World's Best Restaurant 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2014 by Restaurant Magazine / The S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants. Review: A Danish chef draws worldwide acclaim - The New York Times. Belongs to Eater.com's list of the 11 toughest restaurants to get a reservation in the world.
• Nobu Fairmont Monte Carlo - "Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa, the acclaimed and highly influential celebrity Chef and owner of Nobu restaurants has settled down in the Principality of Monaco at the Fairmont Monte Carlo!"
• Astrid&GastÓn SP (Chef: Gastón Acurio). Cuisine: Peruvian meets haute cuisine. Lima, Peru.
• Pret A Diner: This is not a pop up restaurant - This is a dining experience
• EL CELLER DE CAN ROCA *** SP NW. Ranked as World's Best Restaurant 2013 by Restaurant Magazine / The S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurant. Head chef: Joan Roca. Modern Spanish cuisine. Standout dish: Charcoal-grilled king prawn, king-prawn sand, ink rocks, fried legs, head juice and king prawn essence. Specialty: steak tartare dish. At Noroeste. Can Sunyer 48, 17007 Girona, Spain.
• awarded Chef of the Year by the World Sushi Cup Japan 2013 - Danish chef Pepi Anevski at Restaurant Umami, Copenhagen, Denmark.
• BRUNO * (Chef: Clément Bruno). "Truffels, Truffels, Truffels ...". Lorgues (Var), France.
• YOSHI - at Hôtel Metropole. The first Joël Robuchon Japanese restaurant in the world, offers healthy, modern cuisine created by the Japanese chef Takéo Yamazaki, under the guidance of Joël Robuchon and Christophe Cussac.
• NOMA - ranked world's best restaurant for 3rd year by Restaurant Magazine 2012.
• 21 CLUB - famous NYC restaurant, serving fine American cuisine in the famous Bar Room, romantic Upstairs at '21', and 10 private banquet rooms. Opened in Greenwich Village in 1922, originally as a small speakeasy known as the Red Head.
• WILTONS - "Noted since 1742 for the finest oysters, fish and game." 55 Jermyn Street, London, U.K.
• On Canon Caffe & Trattoria - opened in April of 1995, brought to us by the people who gave us Il Forno. A private, hidden elevator takes you up to the exclusive high-end private members cigar club the Grand Havana Room.
• SAVOY GRILL - since 1899. Chef Patron Stuart Gillies. Classic Escoffier-inspired grill room. Reopened after extensive restoration to its original 1920’s Art Deco glory on November 29, 2010.
• LE PRÉ CATALAN *** (Chef: Frédéric Anton). Paris, France
• THE BAZAAR BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS - four-star review by LA Times: Los Angeles has never seen anything remotely like this exciting restaurant from Spanish chef José Andrés. In a city that's full of Philippe Starck restaurants, this is his best design.
• FILIPPO LA MANTIA - at the Hotel Majestic on the Via Veneto.
• RESTAURANT NOMA (COPENHAGEN) ** (Chef: Rene Redzepi) - voted world's best restaurant 2010 by S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants organised by Restaurant Magazine.
• CHESA VEGLIA - world's most expensive "pizzaria". St. Moritz, Switzerland.
• ALTO - luxury Italian restaurant featuring Michael White's interpretation of Northern Italian cuisine, located in the Rockefeller Center area. Alto features a selection of over 2500 different wines.
• EL BULLI - Roses, Catalonia, Spain.
• L'AUBERGE DU PONT DE COLLONGES - Collonges au Mont d'Or, France.
• THE FAT DUCK - London, U.K.
• THE FRENCH LAUNDRY - Yountville, CA, U.S.A.
• CHEZ PANISSE RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ - Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
• DAN TANA'S HOLLYWOOD RESTAURANT - Hollywood, CA, U.S.A.
• GIOIA RESTAURANT AT PARK HYATT - Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• OTTO PIZZERIA & ENOTECA - New York City, NY, U.S.A.
• PHILIPPE ROCHAT - RESTAURANT DE L'HÔTEL DE VILLE - Crissier, Switzerland.
• RESTAURANT SKETCH (THE LECTURE ROOM & LIBRARY) - London, U.K.
• WOLFGANG PUCK - Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.